Released May 19, 2022 | NEW DELHI
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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Indian government has opted to ease the environmental approval process for coal mine expansions, to raise coal production amid pressure on the domestic supply. Coal supplies at power plants are shrinking due to heatwaves, which have led to blackouts and curbs on supply and have pushed up electricity demand in recent weeks.
Coal accounts for about 75% of India's electricity generation, and the country's current mining and transportation infrastructure is failing to keep up with the rising demand.
The environment ministry plans to allow mines that have already won approvals to increase output by 40%, to produce as much as 50% without requiring a new environmental impact assessment and public consultation, according to a government note. The changes will last for six months.
Industrial Info is tracking 73 coal mine expansion projects in India, worth US$1.5 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Metals & Minerals Project Database can click here for a list of detailed project reports.
Click on the image at right for a breakdown by province of coal mine expansion projects in India.
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Coal accounts for about 75% of India's electricity generation, and the country's current mining and transportation infrastructure is failing to keep up with the rising demand.
The environment ministry plans to allow mines that have already won approvals to increase output by 40%, to produce as much as 50% without requiring a new environmental impact assessment and public consultation, according to a government note. The changes will last for six months.
Industrial Info is tracking 73 coal mine expansion projects in India, worth US$1.5 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Metals & Minerals Project Database can click here for a list of detailed project reports.
Click on the image at right for a breakdown by province of coal mine expansion projects in India.Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the world's leading provider of market intelligence across the upstream, midstream and downstream energy markets and all other major industrial markets. IIR's Global Market Intelligence Platform (GMI) supports our end-users across their core businesses, and helps them connect trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated project opportunities. Follow IIR on: LinkedIn.
